Misconceptions About Evolution | Mental Floss

Evolution is a complex process. Natural selection, "survival of the fittest," that one image where the monkeys slowly turn into a human... what does it all mean?? Calm your Homosapien self down, we're here to explain everything you might have wrong about the theory of evolution. Evolution still has its fair share of deniers. But even amongst its avid believers, there's still a lot of things people have backward. Join Justin Dodd as he breaks down some commons myths and misunderstandings about evolution. ------- Mental Floss is the home for all things curious. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss videos every Wednesday at 3pm (and don't forget the bell!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5... Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1 About Mental Floss: Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Mental Floss Misconceptions About Evolution | Mental Floss https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss